Monfils celebrates 40th birthday with special US Open win
French veteran Gael Monfils is treated to a rendition of 'Happy Birthday' by the US Open crowd as he becomes the oldest man to win a match there since 1992.
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Monfils celebrates 40th birthday with special US Open win
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Gael Monfils won his US Open match on his 40th birthday, defeating Adolfo Daniel Vallejo in four sets to become the oldest man to win a match at the tournament since Jimmy Connors in 1992. The crowd celebrated the occasion by singing 'Happy Birthday' to the French veteran.
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Monfils wins on 40th birthday, like Connors in '92
Gael Monfils, playing on his 40th birthday, beat Adolfo Daniel Vallejo in four sets Tuesday night to become the oldest man to win a US Open match since Jimmy Connors in 1992.